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Tracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfCollege Readiness (2021-N-1)
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n1.pdfDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1928
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Eligibility Criteria Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 603-667) and NS positions (Grade … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (AJR, ARC, ARO, and Retro (RXX)) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1928-april-2021-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1927
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Eligibility Criteria Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 603-667) and NS positions (Grade … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (AJR, ARC, ARO, and Retro (RXX)) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1927-april-2020-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… and some members of Congress could cut federal funding for those programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released today by … of large numbers of non-disabled adults and children, for whom Medicaid costs are lower than for certain other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a … said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Ordinary New Yorkers work too hard to have their tax dollars … originally accused Angelillo with falsifying business records for a series of emergency contracts with the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central School District , Holley Central … school tuition rate. Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (Albany County) School officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2059
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of personal use of an … services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2059-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… of the domestic equity market, coupled with strong private equity and real estate returns, drove much of our … Core Fixed Income -0.2% 21.4% Non-US Equities 13.2% 13.1% Private Equity 17.5% 7.9% Real Estate 18.7% 6.9% TIPS* -6.2% … Securities The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and remains one of the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionOpinion 92-46
… in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for various items used at youth … of determining whether the competitive bidding monetary threshold will be exceeded. You ask whether purchases by a … Municipal Corporation Law, §10.31; cf . Swift v Mayor , 83 NY 528; Jones v City of Binghamton , 26 AD2d 710, 271 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but funding for education and social services remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improves